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Internet Broadband Router

XRT-101A
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  • Page 1: Internet Broadband Router

    Networking & Communication Internet Broadband Router XRT-101A User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Ce Mark Warning

    PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User’s Manual is accurate; PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION....................1 Internet Broadband Router Features ................1 Package Contents ......................3 Physical Details ........................4 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ....................8 Requirements ........................8 Procedure ........................... 8 CHAPTER 3 SETUP....................... 10 Overview .......................... 10 Configuration Program....................11 Setup Wizard ........................
  • Page 4 Internet Access......................... 66 APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS ..................68 XRT-101A ........................68...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 Introduction

    This Chapter provides an overview of the Internet Broadband Router's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new Internet Broadband Router- XRT-101A. The Internet Broadband Router will allow multiple LAN users to share an Internet user account, via a DSL or Cable modem.

  • Page 6: Advanced Internet Functions

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Advanced Internet Functions • Conferencing & Telephony Applications. Internet Telephony and Conferencing applications, which are often difficult to use when behind a Firewall, are supported. • Special Internet Applications. Applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers are normally blocked by the Firewall.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Introduction Security Features • Password - protected Configuration . Optional password protection is provided to prevent unauthorized users from modifying the configuration data and settings. • NAT Protection. An intrinsic side effect of NAT (Network Address Translation) technology is that by allowing all LAN users to share a single IP address, the location and even the existence of each PC is hidden.

  • Page 8: Physical Details

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Physical Details Top - Mounted LEDs The Data/Status LED will flash in GREEN during normal operation, as data is transmitted or received through the LAN port. YELLOW indicates an error. Possible LED states are shown below.
  • Page 9 Introduction Components Figure 2: Components LED Link Indicator Flashes when data is transmitted or received. (WAN Port) Connect the 10BaseT cabling (RJ45 connector) for the WAN port (10BaseT) External LAN, WAN, or DSL/Cable Modem here. LAN port Connect the LAN cable (RJ45 connectors) from this port to a (Auto-sensing 10BaseT or 100BaseT hub.
  • Page 10 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Reset Button This button has 2 functions: • When pressed and released, the Internet Broadband Router will reboot (restart). • This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To restore the factory default values: Power Off Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On.

  • Page 11: Dip Switches

    Introduction DIP Switches DIP Switch Setting Description 1=off Normal Operation. 2=off 1=off DHCP Server function disabled. 2=on 1=on Used to restore Default IP Address 2=off and clear Password (See below). 1=on Normal Operation. 2=on Restore Default IP Address and Clear Password If the Internet Broadband Router's IP Address or password is lost, the following procedure can be used to recover from this situation.

  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation

    Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the Internet Broadband Router. Requirements • Ethernet Network employing 10BaseT and the TCP/IP protocol. • For Internet Access, a DSL or Cable modem, and an Internet Access account with a local ISP (Internet Service Provider).

  • Page 13: Check The Leds

    Installation 4. Power Up • Power on the Cable or DSL modem. • Connect the supplied power adapter to the Internet Broadband Router and power up. Use only the power adapter provided. Using a different one may cause hardware damage 5.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3 Setup

    Chapter 3 Setup This Chapter provides details of the Setup process. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure for: • Internet Access • LAN configuration • Assigning a Password to protect the configuration data. PCs on your local LAN may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - PC Configuration.

  • Page 15: Configuration Program

    Setup Configuration Program The Internet Broadband Router contains an HTTP server. This enables you to connect to it, and configure it, using your Web Browser. Your Browser must support JavaScript. The configuration program has been tested on the following browsers: •...
  • Page 16 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide If you can't connect If the Internet Broadband Router does not respond, check the following: • The Internet Broadband Router is properly installed, LAN connection is OK, and it is powered ON. You can test the connection by using the "Ping" command: •...

  • Page 17: Setup Wizard

    Setup Setup Wizard The first time you connect to the Internet Broadband Router, the Setup Wizard will run automatically. (The Setup Wizard will also run if the Internet Broadband Router's default setting are restored.) Step through the Wizard until finished. •...

  • Page 18: Home Screen

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Other Modems (e.g. Broadband Wireless) Type Details ISP Data required Dynamic Your IP Address is allocated None. IP Address automatically, while connecting to your ISP. Static (Fixed) Your ISP allocates a permanent IP Address allocated to you. IP Address IP Address to you.

  • Page 19: Lan Screen

    Setup LAN Screen Use the LAN link on the main menu to reach the LAN screen An example screen is shown below. Figure 5: LAN Screen Data - LAN Screen TCP/IP IP Address IP address for the Internet Broadband Router, as seen from the local LAN.

  • Page 20: What Dhcp Does

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide DHCP What DHCP Does A DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server allocates a valid IP address to a DHCP client (PC or device) upon request. • The client request is made when the client device starts up (boots). •...

  • Page 21: Password Screen

    Setup Password Screen The password screen allows you to assign a password to the Internet Broadband Router. Figure 6: Password Screen Once you have assigned a password to the Internet Broadband Router (on the Password screen above) you will be prompted for the password when you connect, as shown below. (If no password has been set, this dialog will not appear.) Figure 7: Password Dialog •...

  • Page 22: Chapter 4 Pc Configuration

    Chapter 4 PC Configuration This Chapter details the PC Configuration required on the local ("Internal") LAN. Overview For each PC, the following may to be configured: • TCP/IP network settings • Internet Access configuration Windows Clients This section describes how to configure Windows clients for Internet access via the Internet Broadband Router.
  • Page 23 PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 9x/ME: Select Control Panel - Network. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 8: Network Configuration Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following. Figure 9: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP...
  • Page 24 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide • On the Gateway tab, enter the Internet Broadband Router's IP address in the New Gateway field and click Add, as shown below. Your LAN administrator can advise you of the IP Address they assigned to the Internet Broadband Router. Figure 10: Gateway Tab (Win 95/98) •...
  • Page 25 PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 12: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below.
  • Page 26 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Figure 13: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address Select the network card for your LAN. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below. Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting.
  • Page 27 PC Configuration Figure 14 - Windows NT4.0 - Add Gateway The DNS should be set to the address provided by your ISP, as follows: • Click the DNS tab. • On the DNS screen, shown below, click the Add button (under DNS Service Search Order), and enter the DNS provided by your ISP.
  • Page 28 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Figure 15: Windows NT4.0 - DNS...
  • Page 29 PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows 2000: Select Control Panel - Network and Dial-up Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 16: Network Configuration (Win 2000) Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card.
  • Page 30 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Figure 17: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Internet Broadband Router. Using a fixed IP Address ("Use the following IP Address") If your PC is already configured, check with your network administrator before making the following changes.
  • Page 31 PC Configuration Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP: Select Control Panel - Network Connection. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 18: Network Configuration (Windows XP) Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. Click on the Properties button.
  • Page 32 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Figure 19: TCP/IP Properties (Windows XP) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as described below. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Restart your PC to ensure it obtains an IP Address from the Internet Broadband Router.

  • Page 33: Internet Access

    PC Configuration Internet Access To configure your PCs to use the Internet Broadband Router for Internet access: • Ensure that the DSL modem, Cable modem, or other permanent connection is functional. • Use the following procedure to configure your Browser to access the Internet via the LAN, rather than by a Dial-up connection.

  • Page 34: Macintosh Clients

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Macintosh Clients From your Macintosh, you can access the Internet via the Internet Broadband Router. The procedure is as follows. Open the TCP/IP Control Panel. Select Ethernet from the Connect via pop-up menu. Select Using DHCP Server from the Configure pop-up menu. The DHCP Client ID field can be left blank.

  • Page 35: Chapter 5 Operation And Status

    Chapter 5 Operation and Status This Chapter details the operation of the Internet Broadband Router and the status screens. Operation Once both the Internet Broadband Router and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. However, there are some situations where additional Internet configuration may be required: •...
  • Page 36 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Data - Status Screen Internet Connection Method This indicates the current connection method, as set in the Setup Wizard. This IP Address is allocated by the ISP (Internet Service Internet IP Address Provider). Connection Status Current connection status: •...

  • Page 37: Connection Status - Pppoe

    Operation and Status Access Log View details of outgoing connections to the internet. System Data Display all system information in a sub-window. Refresh Screen Update the data displayed on screen. Connection Status - PPPoE If using PPPoE (PPP over Ethernet), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details"...

  • Page 38: Connection Log Messages

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide can be used to break the connection. Connection Log • The Connection Log shows status messages relating to the Connection Log existing connection. • The most common messages are listed in the table below. • The "Clear Log"...
  • Page 39 Operation and Status...

  • Page 40: Connection Status - Pptp

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Connection Status - PPTP If using PPTP (Peer-to-Peer Tunneling Protocol), a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 22: PPTP Status Screen Data - PPTP Status Screen Connection Physical Address The hardware address of this device, as seen by remote devices on the...
  • Page 41 Operation and Status Buttons If not connected, establish a connection to your ISP. Connect Disconnect If connected to your ISP, hang up the connection. Clear Log Delete all data currently in the Log. This will make it easier to read new messages.

  • Page 42: Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic Ip Address

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Connection Details - Fixed/Dynamic IP Address If your access method is neither PPPoE nor PPTP, a screen like the following example will be displayed when the "Connection Details" button is clicked. Figure 23: Connection Details Screen Data - Connection Details Screen Internet Physical Address...
  • Page 43 Operation and Status Buttons This button is only useful if the IP address shown above is allocated Release/Renew automatically on connection. (Dynamic IP address). Otherwise, it has Button will display no effect. EITHER • If the ISP's DHCP Server has NOT allocated an IP Address for "Release"...

  • Page 44: Chapter 6 Advanced Features

    Chapter 6 Advanced Features This Chapter explains when and how to use the Internet Broadband Router's "Advanced" Features. Overview The following advanced features are provided • Access Control • Special Applications • • Virtual Servers • Dynamic DNS • Remote Management This chapter contains details of the configuration and use of each of these features.

  • Page 45: Access Control

    Advanced Features Access Control Overview The Access Control feature allows administrators to restrict Internet Access by individual PCs. The process uses "Packet Filtering" to block or discard data packets. By default, no packets are blocked or discarded. The system works as follows: •...
  • Page 46 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide • Check the desired items in the "Packet Filter Table". Checked items will be blocked for this Group. • If you have defined some filters, the "TCP Packets to Discard" or "UDP Packets to Discard" will not be empty, and you can select the desired filters. Connections using the selected filters will be blocked.
  • Page 47 Advanced Features Define TCP Filters Use this if you wish to define you own TCP filers. It does not mater which Group is selected; any filters you define can be applied to any Group. Define UDP Filters Use this if you wish to define you own UDP filers. It does not mater which Group is selected;...
  • Page 48 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Figure 27: Filters Screen These screens allow you to define packet filters, to determine which ports can be blocked. (You can not define ports which are allowed. Ports not blocked are allowed.) Once defined, a filter may be used with any Group. Data - Filters Name Enter a descriptive name for this filter.

  • Page 49: Advanced Internet Screen

    Advanced Features Advanced Internet Screen This screen allows configuration of all advanced features relating to Internet access. • Conferencing and Telephony • Special Applications • • URL filter An example screen is shown below. Figure 28: Internet Screen Conferencing & Telephony Most applications are supported transparently by the Internet Broadband Router.
  • Page 50 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Conferencing & Telephony This lists applications which may generate incoming connections, Select an Application where the destination (on your local LAN) is unknown. Send incoming calls to This lists the PCs on your LAN. • If necessary, you can add PCs manually, using the PC Database option on the advanced menu.

  • Page 51: Special Applications

    Advanced Features Special Applications If you use Internet applications which use non-standard connections or port numbers, you may find that they do not function correctly because they are blocked by the Internet Broadband Router's firewall. In this case, you can define the application as a "Special Application". Special Applications Screen This screen can be reached by clicking the Special Applications button on the Internet screen.

  • Page 52: Using A Special Application

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide port number, enter it in both the "Start" and "Finish" fields. • Finish - Enter the end of the range of port numbers used by the application server, for data you send to it. If the application uses a single port number, enter it in both the "Start"...

  • Page 53: Dmz

    Advanced Features This feature, if enabled, allows one (1) computer on your LAN to be exposed to all users on the Internet, allowing unrestricted 2-way communication between the "DMZ PC" and other Internet users or Servers. • This allows almost any application to be used on the "DMZ PC". •...
  • Page 54 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Data - URL Filter Screen Filter Strings Current Entries This lists any existing entries. If you have not entered any values, this list will be empty. Add Filter String To add an entry to the list, enter it here, and click the "Add" button. An entry may be a Domain name (e.g.

  • Page 55: Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features Virtual Servers This feature allows you to make Servers on your LAN accessible to Internet users. Normally, Internet users would not be able to access a server on your LAN because: • Your Server does not have a valid external IP Address. •...

  • Page 56: Virtual Servers Screen

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Virtual Servers Screen The Virtual Servers screen is reached by the Virtual Servers link on the Advanced screen. An example screen is shown below. Figure 32: Virtual Servers Screen This screen lists a number of pre-defined Servers, and allows you to define your own Servers. Details of the selected Server are shown in the "Properties"...

  • Page 57: Defining Your Own Virtual Servers

    Advanced Features Buttons This will delete any Servers you have defined, and set the pre- Defaults defined Servers to use their default port numbers. Disable All This will cause the "Enable" setting of all Virtual Servers to be set OFF. Add a new entry to the Virtual Server list, using the data shown in the "Properties"...

  • Page 58: Dynamic Dns (Domain Name Server)

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Connecting to the Virtual Servers Once configured, anyone on the Internet can connect to your Virtual Servers. They must use the Internet IP Address (the IP Address allocated to you by your ISP). e.g. http://203.70.212.52 ftp://203.70.212.52 It is more convenient if you are using a Fixed IP Address from your ISP, rather than Dynamic.
  • Page 59 Advanced Features Data - Dynamic DNS Screen DDNS Service • You must sign up first to create a new account before using the DDNS Service service. The service is free. • Click this link to connect to the www.dyndns.org Web site. •...

  • Page 60: Remote Management

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Remote Management This feature allows you to manage the Internet Broadband Router via the Internet. Figure 34: Remote Screen Data - Remote Management Screen Remote Management Enable Remote Enable to allow management via the Internet. If Disabled, this device Management will ignore management connection attempts from the Internet.

  • Page 61: Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration

    Chapter 7 Advanced Configuration This Chapter explains the settings available via the Advanced configuration section of the "Advanced" menu. Overview Normally, it is not necessary to use these screens, or change any settings. These screens and settings are provided to deal with non-standard situations, or to provide additional options for advanced users.
  • Page 62 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide • By default, non-Server versions of Windows act as "DHCP Clients"; this setting is called "Obtain an IP Address automatically". • The Internet Broadband Router uses the "Hardware Address" to identify each PC, not the name or IP address.

  • Page 63: Options

    Advanced Configuration Options This screen allows advanced users to enter or change a number of settings. For normal operation, there is no need to use this screen or change any settings. An example Options screen is shown below. Figure 36: Options Screen Data - Options Screen Backup DNS Enter the IP Address of the DNS (Domain Name Servers) here.
  • Page 64 Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide • If checked, then UPnP users can change the configuration. Allow • If Disabled, UPnP users can only view the configuration. But Configuration... currently, this restriction only applies to users running Windows XP, who access the Properties via UPnP. (e.g. Right - click the Internet Broadband Router in My Network Places, and select Properties).

  • Page 65: Mac Address

    Advanced Configuration MAC Address The MAC (hardware) address is a low-level network identifier. It may be called "MAC Address", "Hardware Address", or "Physical Address". On a PC, this address is associated with the Network card or adapter. The address on the MAC Address screen is the address on the Internet (WAN port) interface, and has no effect on the LAN interface.

  • Page 66: Routing

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Routing Overview • If you don't have other Routers or Gateways on your LAN, you can ignore the "Routing" page completely. • If the Internet Broadband Router is only acting as a Gateway for the local LAN segment, ignore the "Routing"...
  • Page 67 Advanced Configuration Figure 38: Routing Screen Data - Routing Screen Enable RIP Check this to enable the RIP (Routing Information Protocol) feature of the Internet Broadband Router. The Internet Broadband Router supports RIP 1 only. Static Routing Static Routing This list shows all entries in the Routing Table. Table Entries •...

  • Page 68: Configuring Other Routers On Your Lan

    Internet Sharing Gateway User Guide Buttons Save the RIP setting. This has no effect on the Static Routing Table. Save Add a new entry to the Static Routing table, using the data shown in the "Properties" area on screen. The entry selected in the list is ignored, and has no effect.

  • Page 69: Broadband Router

    Advanced Configuration Static Routing - Example Router A (192.168.1.80) (192.168.0.100) Segment 1 Segment 0 (192.168.1.xx) (192.168.0.xx) Broadband Router B Router (192.168.1.90) (192.168.2.70) (192.168.0.1) Segment 2 (192.168.2.xx) Figure 39: Routing Example For the Internet Broadband Router's Routing Table For the LAN shown above, with 2 routers and 3 LAN segments, the Internet Broadband Router requires 2 entries as follows.

  • Page 70: Appendix A Troubleshooting

    Appendix A Troubleshooting This Appendix covers the most likely problems and their solutions. Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the Internet Broadband Router and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the Internet Broadband Router still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice.
  • Page 71 Appendix A - Troubleshooting Problem 2: Some applications do not run properly when using the Internet Broadband Router. Solution 2: The Internet Broadband Router processes the data passing through it, so it is not transparent. Use the Special Applications feature to allow the use of Internet applications which do not function correctly.

  • Page 72: Specifications

    Appendix B Specifications XRT-101A Model XRT-101A Dimensions 120mm(W) * 93mm(D) * 30mm(H) Operating 0° C to 40° C Temperature Storage -10° C to 70° C Temperature Network Protocol: NAT, PPPoE, HTTP, DHCP client/server, TCP/IP Network Interface: 2 Ethernet: 1 * 10/100BaseT (RJ45) for LAN interface...

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